3-31-11

Not sure I would call it Solid Play but one original Sounder is still giving his all.

Ok "Now I have seen everything" advertising at it's best!!

Italy vs. Ireland in New York this Summer!

Local boy scores big in USA's win over Suriname. (Highlights below)

Here is a look ahead to the weekends action for the Americans Abroad.


USA 4 - Suriname 0 (U20 CONCACAF Championships, March 29, 2011)



Hahnemann, like most goalkeepers, has always been regarded as a little eccentric. The former Reading keeper has a sizeable gun collection, listens to heavy metal, likes to go deer stalking near his old home in Berkshire, spends hours doing up the many cars he owns and, to the bemusement of his team-mates completes a 10-mile round trip into training on his mountain bike every day.


Who likes Goals? A Collection of some of my Favorite!



Sad news out of Germany: German police have arrested a 25-year-old man after he was found to have sent anonymous tips about planned attacks to authorities. The man had buried a cache of explosives and weapons, including three bombs and was arrested in Cologne on Tuesday.


Everyone loves a Keeper who scores!



Maurice Edu and Jermaine Jones will be returning to starting roles with their respective club teams this weekend, but as far as the U.S. men's national team goes, neither has locked down a starting spot


Santa Cruz 1 – Sao Paolo 0 (Copa do Brasil, March 30, 2011)



AZ Alkmaar technical director Earnie Stewart says he was feeling as modest and grateful as ever after beng informed of his National Soccer Hall of Fame inclusion on Monday. The longtime US national team star will be enshrined alongside former US coach Bob Gansler and former international teammates Cobi Jones, Bruce Murray and Eddie Pope. For the 42-year-old, it was a momentous bit of news with great timing


Parana Clube 1 – Botafogo 2 (Copa do Brasil, March 30, 2011)



There’s one at every club. Intricate hair, intricate tattoos, ‘obvious’ girlfriends. Strops, tabloid scandals and growing pains. Football has always been a good home to teenagers; a mode of communication for the shy, and a goldmine to those so inclined.


Ceara 2 – Brasiliense 1 (Copa do Brasil, March 30, 2011)



Roberto Carlos’ move to Russia was met with both delight and derision. For Anzhi Makhachkala fans, there was disbelief that their club could call on the talents of a World Cup winner – while others questioned the motivation of a 37-year-old who had invariably arrived in Makhachkala for one final pay cheque. But while the Brazilian’s Russian adventure remains rooted in its infancy – are there signs that the signing could have a positive effect on Anzhi’s fortunes this season?


Avai 4 – Ipatinga 1 (Copa do Brasil, March 30, 2011)



His talent was undeniable, and it had been for years: Neymar’s performances at youth level had seen him labelled as Brazil’s next great footballing prodigy long before he made his senior debut. But the petulance was cause for concern.


Guarani 0 – Cruzeiro 2 (Copa Libertadores, March 30, 2011)



It's not often an American gets a coaching opportunity in Europe! The move came as a surprise to the 39-year-old Northern California native, who had been the Osnabrück II manager. On the drive home from the last reserves match, Enochs was asked by outgoing boss Karsten Baumann and the club's youth director to take the reins until season's end.


Internacional 3 – Jorge Wilsterman 0 (Copa Libertadores, March 30, 2011)



Cruyff, 63, won eight Eredivisie titles and three European Cups with Ajax as a player over two spells, before also coaching the club to the 1987 European Cup Winners' Cup crown.




Deportes Tolima 1 – Estudiantes 1 (Copa Libertadores, March 30, 2011)